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How to get fromRuncorn to Cockermouthby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Runcorn to Cockermouth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 43m
    £38–74

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    6h 21m
    £25–44

  3. Line 360 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F to Wallgatebus bus 360
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    5h 51m
    £30–56

  4. Drive  117.2 mi

    1. Drive from Runcorn to Cockermouthcar car 117.2 mi
    2h 18m
    £30–43

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    4h 48m
    £50–85

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Workingtontrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    5h 32m
    £43–115

Runcorn to Cockermouth by train and bus

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Runcorn, England and Cockermouth, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Runcorn to Aldi via Crewe, Carlisle, Workington, and Bus Station in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Cockermouth via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, Warrington Central, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Penrith Rail Station in around 6h 21m.

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